New York Railroads
Photographs by Tom Trencansky

Newark Valley Railroad Depot
Owego & Harford Railroad  -  Tioga Scenic RR

One block west of Route 38 in village
P.O. Box 222, Newark Valley, NY 13811

The depot has been restored to the 1910's period, and contains a variety of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. The depot also serves as a regular stop for Tioga Scenic Rail Excursions, which run passenger service from Owego to Newark Valley. Free shuttle service is available between the train depot and the
Bement-Billings Farmstead.

Bement-Billings Farmstead
Route 38 [north of village]
P.O. Box 222, Newark Valley, NY 13811

Authentic 1840's farm. Asa Bement Jr., a shareholder in the Boston Purchase Company, came from Stockbridge, Massa
chusets in 1794 to settle along the banks of the Owego Creek. His home still stands today, the only living history museum in the area, furnished with furniture and artifacts of the 1840's period. Costumed interpreters demonstrate open hearth cooking and other skills such as spinning, weaving, soap making and blacksmithing. The farmers workshop is filled with woodworking and tinsmithing tools. Re-live the past as you spend a day at the farm! Open July to October, Weekends from Noon - 4:00 PM, weekdays by appointment.

Official website for Tioga Scenic Railroad: www.tiogascenicrailroad.com

For additional information on Newark Valley, NY:
http://www.tier.net/nvhistory/depot.htm
http://www.tiogacountyny.com/NewarkValley.html

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New York Railroads  Updated 11/10/04tt